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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,920

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $29,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,471

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $26,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimPremierGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $62,570
Base Invoice $42,228 $58,190
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Class III trailer hitch 650  
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Lighting Package   985
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Blind spot warning system   600
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Heated second row seats   620
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Proximity key   1,140
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Class III trailer hitch 592  
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Lighting Package   916
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Blind spot warning system   558
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Heated second row seats   577
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 2,525 13,870
Options (change) 2,298 12,900
Destination 945 875
Total Price $47,920 $77,315
Total Invoice $45,471 $71,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,534
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimPremierGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/55-19
Total Price$47,920$77,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,920$74,135
Total Invoice$45,471$71,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,471$69,005

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimPremierGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,680$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in121.1 in
Length204.3 in200.6 in
Width78.6 in76.0 in
Height70.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220084%
Total Not Requested41516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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